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John Deere 850B

John Deere 850B — Bulldozer · 175 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 850B is a high-powered industrial tractor rated at 175 hp, positioning it within the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 1985 to 1995, this tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a tracked undercarriage via a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the 850B ranges from 37515 to 37915 pounds. It is designed for use on areas of approximately 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
175 hp
Weight
37515 to 37915 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
66 rows
Recorded power
175 hp
Recorded weight
17198 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1985-1995
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
BulldozerReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Four-post ROPS with canopy. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)130.5 kWReference
Engine (net)123.0 kWReference
John Deere 6-466AReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference
Power (net)123.0 kWReference
Power (gross)130.5 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Torque783.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts24Reference
Oil capacity32.2 LReference
Coolant capacity34.1 LReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel310.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system132.5 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity132.5 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow143.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight37515 to 37915 poundsReference
24-inch tracksReference
6540 dozer length491 cmReference
6545 dozer length500 cmReference
Height (ROPS)320 cmReference
Operating weight17198 kgReference
Operating weight17016 kgReference
Gauge187 cmReference

John Deere 850B attachments

bladeReference

850B Serial Numbers

1985720001Reference
1986723778Reference
1987732660Reference
1988742491Reference
1989753915Reference
1990764857Reference
1991774035Reference
1992774932Reference
1993778063Reference
1994786944Reference
1995805065Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA570Reference
Battery volts12Reference

John Deere 850B Tracks

6540 width60 cmReference
6540 length on ground241 cmReference
6540 area on ground2.9 m²Reference
6540 ground pressure0.6 barReference
6540 Long-Track width60 cmReference
6540 Long-Track length on ground271 cmReference
6540 Long-Track area on ground3.3 m²Reference
6540 Long-Track ground pressure0.5 barReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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